FRUSTRATED first footers Wolviston are raring to go as they host Annfield Plain tomorrow in their first game of the New Year.

In fact the ring rusty Villagers have not kicked a ball in anger since December 12 and the Big Freeze.

While the other teams have spluttered back into action over the past ten days Wolviston have been left on ice after their derby clash with Teesside Athletic at a soggy Metcalfe Park was called off last week as the thaw left the pitch waterlogged.

And while most sides had midweek fixtures this week they had a blank.

“Everyone has been very frustrated by the long lay-off,” said secretary Andy Anderson. “Let’s hope the players remember how to get here.

“We’ve trained indoors and had a friendly on the astroturf against Guisborough last week but there is no substitute for playing.”